Why Famous:Educated at a drama school in London, Harington scored his first notable role in the West End play War Horse in 2009. Shortly afterward he was cast in his most famous role, as Jon Snow in the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
His role as Jon Snow has won him numerous accolades and awards, including nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics Choice Award. Other notable roles include the voice of Eret in the How to Train Your Dragon film series, Pompeii (2014) and Testament of Youth (2014).
2018-06-23 "Game of Thrones" actors Kit Harington (31) and Rose Leslie (31) marry in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Historical Events
2011-04-17 "Game of Thrones", based on the fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin premieres on HBO
2013-06-10 3rd Critics' Choice Television Awards: The Big Bang Theory wins Best Comedy Series, Breaking Bad & Game of Thrones win Best Drama Series (tie)
2015-09-21 67th Emmy Awards: hosted by Andy Samberg, "Game of Thrones", Viola Davis, John Hamm win
2019-04-28 TV series "Game of Thrones: The Long Night" episode debuts with the longest battle ever screened (nearly 80 mins), surpassing "Lord of the Rings" Battle of Helm's Deep (44 mins)
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